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Love
& care

Making 
new friends

WELCOME

Welcome to a world of luxury daycare & boarding in our family home in the heart of rural Dorset.

We offer a premium sanctuary where your dogs receive unparalleled care and affection.

A little bit about us...

Based in our 1817 Georgian farm workers cottage in West Dorset, our furry guests live with us as a family. No kennels, no purpose built outdoor accommodations, just in our home with us, like one of our own. Recently we have been making an organic move towards specialising in more gentle breeds or those who are older and require a calmer environment - but we do still have space for those who want to play!

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We pay great attention to the individual needs of each of our guests, ensuring the balance and mix of dogs works in a home environment. We have 4 rooms downstairs for them to chill in, they can sleep together or have their own space and we have a comfortable crate if they prefer. 

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The garden is split into two, providing a fenced, locked, safe and secure environment at the rear of the property for your dog(s) to play and run around in. Walks are a short drive away out in the Dorset Countryside - off lead preferably. If you require your dog to be walked on lead, no problem, we just can't take strong pullers (it hurts!).

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Meal times are kept separate to provide a calm and safe space for your dog to eat, we also have downstairs shower facilities should they need a wash (outdoor dog wash coming soon!).

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Come for a "Meet & Greet" prior to making a booking!

This an opportunity for you to meet us and ask all of your questions, plus a great chance

for your dog to have a good old sniff about and familiarise themselves with us. 

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There is a Client Form for you to fill out

The more we know about your dog, the better we can look after them.

 

There are also some T's & C's to sign.

* All on this website - please ask for the passwords

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And we ask all of our guests to be fully vaccinated, flee'd & wormed.

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All we ask you to bring is their bed (we do have clean spares if you prefer),

their lead, collar with ID tag, food & any medication.

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We are Dorset Council 4 Star LICENCE APPROVED (Licence Number 15107),

DBS checked, fully insured and Canine 1st Aid Trained.

*Please ask to see our certificates when you visit.

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You can also find us on the Rover app as Alexandra C

 

 

PUPPIES

 

We love puppies but ask that all of our furry clients have had

their 1st birthday before they visit

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INTACT MALES & FEMALES

Sorry we do not take any intact males or females.

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BREEDS

Really sorry, some of these can be lovely but we do not accept:

Collies, German Shepherds, Jack Russells, Staffies, Cane Corsos, 

Rotti's & Irish Wolfhounds. Our Cockapoo books are now full.

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Our Clients Say

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"Alex is truly amazing and I couldn't recommend her more highly. She is kind, responsible and absolutely brilliant with dogs. She's always fair, reliable and perfectly punctual, but what really sets her apart is the time and care she puts into getting to know each dog as an individual. My Whippet is older and quite nervous and Alex took the time to create a calm and gentle walking group just for him, pairing him with older, mellow dogs so he feels completely comfortable. The difference it's made in his confidence is remarkable. Alex has also looked after him during several of our holidays and I never have to worry because he is so loved, well cared for and truly at home in her care. She never takes on too many dogs at once, which means each one gets the individual attention and affection they need. It's such a relief to know he's in such thoughtful and experienced hands. to top it off, even my two children have said they'd love to stay with Alex - that's how warm and welcoming she is! If you're looking for someone who is deeply kind, responsible and completely devoted to animals, Alex is the one. My dog adores her and he doesn't like many people!"

Harriet, Director & Whippet Owner

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